Thought provoking, Jock and thank you for that. As I've shared before, I have no Scots heritage at all. Having played the pipes since I was a teen, decades ago, I have nonetheless been tied with the community. My initial tie with a Clan in this regard has been the reason I chose my kilt in that tartan. Subsequently I also have a kilt in the universal Black Watch tartan but still take pride in wearing the MacRae tartan of my orientation. I can't see that I have erred in my thinking and practice but wonder by your comments if you and other Scots think differently?